Inside Taylor Swift’s love for cats
Taylor Swift’s cat-lady persona
Taylor Swift, the globally celebrated American songwriter and queen of hearts, also happens to embrace another identity: “a cat lady.” From social media posts to music videos and magazine shoots, her feline companions have gained a similar spotlight to the singer herself. Her adorable cats, Meredith, Olivia and Benjamin, are an integral part of the pop star’s everyday life. Taylor’s love for her cats is no secret; over the years, the global pop star has frequently expressed her affection for her pets through social media posts, interviews and even her creative work.
Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift
Meredith Grey
Meredith was Taylor’s first adopted paw-kid. She brought the pet into her life in 2011 and named her after the character Meredith Grey from the famous television series *Grey’s Anatomy*. The cat’s absence from social media once raised curiosity among her fans. Taylor addressed it by saying, “The truth is, Meredith just hates having her picture taken. She is just a really private little cat.” The Scottish Fold is adored by her fans, who have followed Meredith’s journey through Taylor’s social media posts over the years.
Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift
Olivia Benson
While talking about Olivia in an interview with People, Taylor jokingly revealed that Olivia might be the fan favourite, but is “unemployed” despite being one of the world’s most famous cats. Her witty and affectionate remarks about her cats’ personalities show how much joy they bring to her life.
Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift
Benjamin Button
Benjamin, the youngest member, came into Taylor’s family in 2019. The Ragdoll cat made a surprise appearance on the set of the music video "ME"! Benjamin, the littlest kid, has the most beautiful blue eyes and a fluffy coat. Unlike his older sisters, Meredith and Olivia, Benjamin is often seen accompanying Taylor in photos and videos, charming fans with his playful and affectionate nature. His adoption story remains one of the most heartwarming chapters in Taylor’s journey as a devoted cat lover.
Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift
A proud cat mom
Taylor Swift’s love for her cats goes beyond her social media posts. The Grammy-winning singer, speaking to TIME in 2019, said, “I have cats. I'm obsessed with them. I love my cats so much that when a role came up in a movie called Cats, I just thought, I got to do this.” Swift even attended a special “cat school” organized for the cast to prepare for the role.
In the same interview, she mentioned why she is so in love with and obsessed with cats. Taylor feels cats are self-sufficient and independent creatures. She admires them for these traits and considers them to be “very dignified” and “very capable of dealing with their own life.”
Image credit: Instagram/@taylorswift
Featured In lifestyle
